SANTA ANA, Calif., March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSC.Software Corp. (NASDAQ:
MSCS), the leading global provider of enterprise simulation solutions and services, today announced the release of MD Adams, a new addition to its MD Solutions suite which adds integrated multi-body dynamics, structural, and controls systems simulation capabilities. MD Adams enables powerful extensions to system simulation including component flexibility, active control systems, and frequency response prediction. Such high fidelity simulation capabilities result in fewer physical prototypes and faster design cycles thereby enabling time to market and right to market.

The advanced functionality incorporated into MD Adams includes tight integration with MD Nastran for NVH and durability analyses as well as a module for the treatment of mechatronic subsystems. Through integration with MD Nastran, validated MD Adams vehicle models can be easily exposed in MD Nastran for use in detailed NVH analyses. Automotive OEMs and suppliers receive additional value through the new MD Adams/Car Mechatronics module. With new control system components, a signal manager, and an easy to use graphical interface, MD Adams/Car Mechatronics facilitates the incorporation and management of active control systems in complex mechanical systems like an automobile.

"MD Adams is another step in MSC.Software's commitment to enterprise simulation solutions," said Reza Sadeghi, senior vice president and chief technology officer, MSC.Software. "The integrated multi-body structural simulation that it provides eliminates multiple steps of pre and post processing, providing substantial time and financial savings for manufacturers."

The MD Adams package includes the full set of Adams extension modules including Adams/Controls, Adams/Durability, Adams/Flex, Adams/Vibration, and more. The MD Adams/Car package includes the following modules for vehicle design and analysis: Adams/Car, Adams/Car Ride, Adams/Chassis, Adams/Driveline, Adams/SmartDriver, Adams/Tire, and Adams/3D Road.

Pricing and Availability

MD Adams is available now. It can be licensed as nodelocked or network licensed and is also available under MSC.Software's new Enterprise Advantage licensing system. For more information, please visit
www.mscsoftware.com or contact (714) 540 8900.

About MSC.Software Corporation

MSC.Software (NASDAQ:
MSCS) is the global leader of enterprise simulation solutions, that help companies make money, save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better products faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and systems. MSC.Software employs more than 1100 people in 23 countries. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit
www.mscsoftware.com.

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Furthermore, information provided herein, which is not historical in nature, are forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are based largely on management's expectations and are subject to and qualified by risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

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